Sr Procurement Specialist

ZipRecruiter; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in travel assistance is looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships and optimize procurement costs. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and negotiation skills, with experience in contract management and vendor performance evaluation. This hybrid role is based out of Pembroke Pines, FL, allowing flexibility in work location.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Competitive Paid Time Off policy

Tuition reimbursement

Generous Employer contribution for health, dental and vision insurance

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Procurement Specialist or Buyer.
• Strong knowledge of RFPs and negotiation strategies.
• Ability to manage complex sourcing projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply of products, materials, and services.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage contracts.
• Analyze procurement expenses and propose cost optimizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in procurement, business, finance, or related field

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Tools

iValua

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Why work with us?

The North American branch of Generali Global Assistance offers a diverse and inclusive work environment while employees work towards making real difference in the lives of our clients. As an Organization, we pride ourselves with offering white glove service while being mindful of corporate responsibility and our environmental footprint.

Employees enjoy a plethora of benefits to include:

• A diverse, inclusive, professional work environment
• Flexible work schedules
• Company match on 401(k)
• Competitive Paid Time Off policy
• Generous Employer contribution for health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid short term and long term insurance
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellness programs
• Fun employee and company events
• Discounts on travel insurance

Who are we?

Generali Global Assistance is proudly part of the Europ Assistance Group brand and our products utilize a number of corporate and product brands. The brands for our North American team include the following:

• CSA: US travel insurance brand for retail and lodging partners. Learn more here.
• Generali Global Assistance (GGA): The primary Corporate brand in the United States for our travel insurance, travel assistance, and cyber protection, and beneficiary companion products. Learn more here.
• GMMI: the industry standard for global medical cost containment and medical risk management solutions. Learn more here.
• Iris, Powered by Generali: and digital protection solution. Learn more here.
• Trip Mate: US travel insurance brand for tour operator, cruise and airline partners. Learn more here.

What you’ll be doing.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled, organized procurement specialist to join our growing company. In this position, you will manage the company's supply of products, materials and/or services. In order to strategize with team members to cut procurement expenses. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are a must. This position reports into the Head of Procurement.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect requirements from internal stakeholders

• Prepare, launch and manage tenders (RFXs)

• Analyze market and identify sourcing alternatives that bring saving opportunities

• Negotiate commercial conditions

• Manage contractual negotiations with vendors and ensure all appropriate departments review and approve contractual terms

• Comply to scorecard measurement system to track values

• Organize and schedule Procurement tasks in a timely manner

• Review and approve purchase requests and purchase orders

• Manage the signature process of providers contracts

• Manage vendors through performance reviews and communication

• Monitor and analyze order expenses using our P2P solution iValua

• Propose Procurement strategies to optimize costs

• Recommend processes or systems improvements

• Implement new ideas and strategies

• Build performance reports and communicate to management

• Monitor our vendor database and ensure compliance with regulation and internal processes (1099, OFAC, ESG ratings, …)

• Archive, maintain and monitor vendors contracts in our Procurement system (iValua)

• Ensure Group and local Procurement processes and rules are known and followed

• Act as liaison to other departments, communicating Procurement policies and procedures?

• Provide support and training to iValua users and coordinate with iValua support team in Europe when necessary

• Participate in meetings, special projects and perform other?duties as assigned?

• Coordinate with Group Procurement in France and Italy and communicate and report projects performance according to Group Procurement policies

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• 3+ years of previous experience as Procurement specialist (buyer)

• Strong knowledge of Procurement activity including management of RFPs, contractual reviews, negotiations strategies and procedures.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

• Solid analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to interact and convince senior management and manage complex sourcing projects

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to flexibly work independently and within a team environment with changing priorities?

• Solid interpersonal, team, and customer service skills

• Ability to multi-task, organize, meet deadlines in time-sensitive circumstances

• Must possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work

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• Knowledge of iValua or another electronic Procurement tool is appreciated

Education/Certifications:

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.

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• Bachelor's degree in procurement, business, finance, or related field?

Where you’ll be doing it.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Pembroke Pines, FL office. As a hybrid role, you will be working onsite 2-3 days a week and working from home 2-3 days a week.

Apply today to begin your next chapter.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Generali Global Assistance, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and enriching workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any classification protected under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard , , , , creed, , , expression, transgender status, , childbirth, medical conditions related to or childbirth, , , ancestry, , citizenship, genetic information, marital status, military status, HIV/AIDS status, mental or physical , use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap, or any other legally protected basis under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, classification, placement, promotion, termination, reductions in force, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training. Any employees with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. The Company will not allow any form of retaliation against individuals who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. All Company employees are responsible for complying with the Company’s Equal Opportunity Policy. Every employee is to treat all other employees equally and fairly. Violations of this policy may subject an employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.